just a boy. and a vest

Monday, October 27, 2008

I pretty much love making vests.Not having to make sleeves is such a great thing.And I love how taking photos of your children can bring so much joy. Or so much frustration.This was one of the more joyful times. This little guy just cracks me up.When I started this, I wasn't following a pattern. I did a gauge with the yarn, measured my guy, and multiplied the number of inches round by the number of stitches per inch. I cast on with the contrasting color, started in a 3x3 rib for 2 inches, changed to the main color continuing in the rib. Changed to stockinette stitch after 2 inches. I then had a little problem with the V, so searched my books, and found Billie. Pretty much followed that pattern the rest of the way.Pattern: Billie, Rowan Pipsqueaks

Yarn: 4 balls Classic Elite Portland Tweed, Color #5077 folkestone, with contrasting color #5013 black forest. Have I mentioned how much I love this yarn!? Especially after you block it.

Needles: size 7

Size: 8-9 years

For: Andrew, age 8

I cast on for Vest #2 this weekend. Committing myself to finishing that and the mystery socks before I start anything else. Although, it's taking everything I've got not to cast on for this cabled skirt.

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You take such great pictures, love the vest. I do like that cable skirt too but I can't see myself wearing it. I rather like the Dorm Socks, I love big thick socks for me in the winter, cos I don't usually wear slippers!

I love the vest! Fantastic job. Your little guy is so cute. I love the pictures with the leaves in the air. Maybe I should think of knitting a vest for my little guy! Not knitting sleeves is certainly a good thing.

This is my favourite kind of boy style! The striped t-shirt that echoes the grey in his beautiful new vest and the copper in his gorgeous hair, and the whole thing coordinating with the fall scenery around him.

Very very stylish!

And oh how I wish I had the figure to wear that cabled skirt (or any knit skirt for that matter)